You cannot transfer save data from the downloadable version of software to the retail version and you cannot transfer save data between two copies of the software (retail or downloadable). Any save data already on the downloadable version of the software will be overwritten during the transfer process.
How do I transfer my 3DS data to another 3DS?
Complete these steps
- From the HOME Menu tap the System Settings Icon and then Open.
- Tap Other Settings.
- Tap 3 and then System Transfer.
- Tap Transfer from Nintendo 3DS.
- Read the information about the transfer and tap Agree.
- Tap Send from This System.
How do I transfer data from my SD card to my 3DS?
Put your SD Card into the card reader on your PC (or connect it via an external device). Select and format the memory card with the FAT32 file format and create a partition with the cluster size set to 32KB. Set it to the primary partition and your card should be usable with any Nintendo 3DS.
How do I transfer games from one 3DS to another?
How to Transfer Your Games and Settings from One Nintendo 3DS to Another
- Turn on both systems.
- On both consoles to System Settings, then Other Settings.
- Choose System Transfer.
- Tap on Transfer Between Nintendo 3DS Systems.
- On the old 3DS that you are transferring data from, choose Send from this System.
How to transfer data from SD card to 3DS XL?
If you are removing the microSD Card from a New Nintendo 3DS or New Nintendo 3DS XL, you will need a size #0 crosshead screwdriver. Remove the SD Card from the system. Insert the SD Card with the Nintendo 3DS data into the SD Card Slot or the SD Card reader/writer.
Where do I Put my Nintendo 3DS SD card?
Remove the SD Card from the system. Insert the SD Card with the Nintendo 3DS data into the SD Card Slot or the SD Card reader/writer. Open Windows Explorer (for PC) or Finder (for Mac) and access the SD Card. Highlight the data and drag it to the desktop.
How can I upgrade my 3DS to a new SD card?
Install the format software and insert the new SD card in the USB reader and plug it into your computer. Run the format utility. Set options were; Quick Format and Format Size Adjustment: OFF. It only took 10 seconds to quick format my 32GB card. After its done, exit the program and tell your computer to eject the disk so you can safely remove it.
Can you save data from an old SD card?
Do not use save data from an old card after transferring. Do not overwrite data by recopying to the same SD Card. Do not click into the folder titled Nintendo 3DS to locate specific files.
